google-research monorepo
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Catch-all for Google ASR papers (USM, BigSSL, Conformer).
Best for source-of-truth for Google ASR research releases. Pricing: free.
What it is
Google Research's catch-all repo. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Huge monorepo; many sub-projects abandoned.
Install / use
What people actually do with google-research monorepo-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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google-research monorepo vs Whipscribe
| Feature | google-research monorepo | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about google-research monorepo
Is google-research monorepo free?
Yes. google-research monorepo is free and open source.
Does google-research monorepo work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
google-research monorepo runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install google-research monorepo?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/google-research/google-research`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does google-research monorepo support?
google-research monorepo lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does google-research monorepo identify different speakers?
No. google-research monorepo does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does google-research monorepo give word-level timestamps?
Yes — google-research monorepo produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can google-research monorepo transcribe live audio?
No — google-research monorepo works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is google-research monorepo HIPAA compliant?
google-research monorepo does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of google-research monorepo?
Huge monorepo; many sub-projects abandoned.
Who is google-research monorepo best for?
Source-of-truth for Google ASR research releases.
Does google-research monorepo run offline?
google-research monorepo runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use google-research monorepo in the browser?
No — google-research monorepo is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the google-research monorepo source code?
On GitHub at github.com/google-research/google-research. It is maintained by Google Research.
What kind of tool is google-research monorepo?
In this directory google-research monorepo is filed under research, reference as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to google-research monorepo?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/google-research-alternatives comparing google-research monorepo with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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